Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Infrastructure Through ADI Foundation Partnership
Mastercard's strategic alliance with ADI Foundation marks a pivotal shift toward scalable stablecoin settlements in Middle Eastern payments. Announced December 16 in Dubai, the collaboration transitions from pilot programs to operational deployment, positioning stablecoins as Core payment instruments rather than experimental technology.
The partnership aligns with UAE ambitions to become a global blockchain hub, emphasizing tokenized assets and faster transaction flows. Mastercard highlights enhanced transparency and payment efficiency for banks, fintechs, and merchants—a deliberate step toward mainstreaming digital asset utility in daily finance.